Silly Socks by Sandra Novello

     Suzie needed a pair of socks.  When she looks into her sock drawer, it's empty. Where could the socks have gone?  Suzie decides to investigate.  She searches everywhere for her silly socks.  She does find them all but you'll be surprised where they hid.

     Such a cute, well written book for the littles.  Your child will be excited to help Suzie find all of her socks.  The book it colorful and easy to read and understand. Books like these are perfect for anytime you need a quick read to keep your child busy.  They'll soon be reading it to you.  

     I found no issues.

     I gave this one 5 cheers out of 5 because it's fun!

Clive The Clever Crow by Sandra Novello

     Clive the crow is smart. He watches and waits for children to leave bits and pieces of food for him.  If he can't find food that way, he'll sneak something from their lunchboxes.  He knows he will always find something.

     What an adorable book! I love the colorful illustrations.  It's fun to read about animals with a personality like Clive has.  This easy to read book will be a favorite of your child's.  They will look at birds in a new way. Add this to your library.

      I found no issues.

      I gave this one 5 cheers out of 5 because it's original. 

Lark Singer: Starlight Chronicles #2 by Lisa Orchard

     Stevie, Bean and Lark makeup the band Starlight.  They are preparing for their first competition.  The winner of the competition gets a trip to New York and so much more.  Lark is trying to keep her mind on the band, it's not easy though.  She still has questions about her father. Her mother made her promise not to contact him.  
      Meanwhile, something is going on with Bean.  He's late for rehearsals and disappears for hours.  Lark thinks it's because of his older brother.  She's in for a big shock and many changes.  Follow her on her journey.

     Three dimensional characters and fantastic writing make this book an interesting read.  I loved being able to see where Lark went with the knowledge of who her father was.  It was a shock to read what happens to one of the band members.  Never expected it.  Your heart will go out to these  kids.  The journey is well worth the read.

     I found no issues with this one.

     I gave this one 5 cheers out of 5 because it held my attention throughout.

Black Suede Jacket AND Two Drinks At A Night's Waltz by Julio Bonilla

      These two books are a series of rambling, nonsensical words. They are NOT books. They start nowhere and go nowhere.  Save your money and don't purchase these.  

Savvy Stories: Funny Things I Learned From My Daughter by Dan Alatorre

     Life is forever changed when Dan and his wife welcome Savannah, their daughter.  From the rough days right after childbirth to the first year of Savvy's life, Dan shares it all.  These new parents meet reality vs the baby books.  Lessons will be learned the hard way- by trial and error.  Milestones and surprises make the first year a busy one. This book will give you a look into one set of parents' way of dealing with things.  

     I did enjoy this book.  It took me back to when my three were newborns.   It's a heartwarming book and parents will enjoy seeing that someone else dealt with these issues too.  We weren't alone.  Funny and scary in equal parts, I felt like I could shout," I agree with you." in so many areas.  One thing that comes through easily is the love The Alatorre's have for their daughter.  Some of the stories will bring laughter and others will bring tears.  Oh the changes a new baby brings.

     I did find some issues.  It's repetitive in places.  It rambles at times, but that is how we are as parents.  Much could be removed and there wouldn't be  any affect to the story at all.  In places it's more like a memoir of Dad more than funny things learned from his daughter.  I'm sure there were many more things Dan could have shared in place of these things.

     I gave this one 4 cheers out of 5 because of the issues noted above. 

Captain No Beard: Fribbet the Frog and the Tadpoles by Carole P. Roman

     Things are changing in Fribbet's home.  He's not sure what to do.  He tells Captain No Beard and his crew about these new, strange animals are everywhere.  They changed too.  The animals were taking up all of Mom and Dad's time. They had no time for Fribbet.  The crew explains these are Fribbet's brothers and sisters.  Hallie has a new baby brother too.

     I adore these stories.  They are colorful and exciting.  Each one captures the imagination of your child and let's them know anything is possible.  The child in your life will love these adventures.  The series should be part of every child's library.

     I found no issues.

     I gave this one 5 cheers out of 5 because there is a lesson included in the story.

Below The Belt by Sidney Halston

     Francesca had taken over the gym when her father was no longer able to deal with the day to day operations. She knew they needed a big name MMA fighter to draw attention to the gym.  
     Antonio 'Scarface' Marino's career was going down the tubes quick. Known for his antics with the ladies and the endless tabloid stories, Tony needed help to turn his career around.  
     Together, these two will make the gym successful again.  The one problem is they don't get along.  Frances is a no nonsense type person and Tony is all about having fun.  What will it take to bring them together for the sake of the business?

     Extremely well written, this book is a fun read.  I enjoyed the slow building and sensual heat between Frances and Tony.  I liked the idea they had to really work to make this happen for them.  It was also really fun to read about places I've actually lived in.  The Florida heat simply added a layer to their already overheated bodies.  You'll recommend this book to your friends.  The characters are relatable and fun.  

      I found no issues with this one.

      I gave this one 5 cheers out of 5 because the heat level was off the charts.